Cub Cadet Pro Z 900 Series Operator's Manual page 16

WARNING
Always maintain a firm grip on the steering wheel.
7. To drive the tractor, firmly grasp the steering
wheel with your right and left hands and
continue with Driving the Tractor Forward.
Driving the Tractor Forward
WARNING
Keep all movement of the drive pedals slow and smooth.
Abrupt movement of the pedals can affect the stability of
the tractor and could cause the tractor to flip over, which
may result in serious injury or death to the operator.
1. Slowly push the forward drive pedal
forward. The tractor will start to move
forward. See Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7
2. As the forward drive pedal is pushed farther
forward the speed of the tractor will increase.
3. To slow the tractor, slowly release the
forward drive pedal to attain the desired
speed, or allow to pedal to return the
neutral position to stop the tractor.
Turning the Tractor While Driving Forward
WARNING
When reversing the direction of travel, performing gradual 'U'
turns where possible is recommended. Sharper turns increase
the possibility of turf defacement, and could affect control of
the tractor. ALWAYS slow the tractor before making sharp turns.
To turn the tractor while driving forward, use the
steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to
travel.
1. To turn to the left, turn the steering wheel
counter-clockwise (to the operator's left).
2. To turn to the right, turn the steering wheel
clockwise (to the operator's right).
3. The greater the distance the steering wheel
is turned, the sharper the tractor will turn.
4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the steering
wheel so that the inside wheel is angled at
approximately 88 degrees and the turn side
tire will not rotate.
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Note: Making a "pivot turn" on grass
will greatly increase the potential for
defacement of the turf as well as potential
damages to the traction surface and the tire.
Driving the Tractor In Reverse
Always look behind and down on both sides of the tractor
before backing up. Always look behind while traveling in
the reverse direction.
1. Slowly push the reverse drive pedal forward.
The tractor will start to move in the reverse
direction. See Figure 3-8.
2. As the reverse drive pedal is pushed farther
forward the speed of the tractor will increase.
3. To slow the tractor release the reverse drive
pedal to attain the desired speed, or allow
the pedal to return to the neutral position to
stop the tractor.
Turning While Driving Rearward
To turn the tractor while driving rearward, use the
steering wheel to turn in the direction you wish to
travel.
1. To turn to the left while traveling in reverse,
turn the steering wheel clockwise (to the
operator's right).
2. To turn to the right while traveling in reverse,
turn the steering wheel counter-clockwise.
3. The greater the distance the steering wheel
is turned, the sharper the tractor will turn.
4. To execute a "pivot turn," move the steering
wheel so that the inside wheel is angled at
approximately 88 degrees and the turn side
tire will not rotate.
Note: Making a "pivot turn" on grass
will greatly increase the potential for
defacement of the turf as well as potential
damages to the traction surface and the tire.
Executing a Zero Turn
1. A zero turn maneuver can be executed
while the machine is moving in the forward
or reverse directions if the steering wheel is
turned completely in the one direction.
2. To turn clockwise when going forward, turn
the steering wheel clockwise and depress
the forward drive pedal. Release the pedal
and the machine should stop turning. If the
reverse drive pedal is depressed, the turn
will be counter-clockwise.
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Figure 3-8
3. To turn counter-clockwise when going
forward turn the steering wheel counter-
clockwise and depress the forward drive
pedal. Release the pedal and the machine
should stop turning. If the reverse drive pedal
is depressed, the turn will be clockwise.
Stopping the Tractor
1. Allow the forward and reverse drive pedals
to return the neutral position to stop the
motion of the tractor.
2. Push the PTO knob downward to the
disengaged position.
3. Use the deck lift pedal to raise the deck to its
highest position.
4. If dismounting the machine, allow the drive
pedals to return to the neutral position,
engage the parking brake, turn the ignition
switch to OFF and remove the key from the
switch.
WARNING
Do not leave the seat of the tractor without disengaging the
PTO, moving drive pedals to the neutral position engaging
the parking brake. If leaving the tractor unattended, turn the
ignition key OFF and remove.
Driving On Slopes
Refer to the slope gauge in the Safe Operation
Section to help determine slopes where you may
not operate safely.
WARNING
Do not operate on inclines with a slope in excess of 25°/46%
(a rise of approximately 4 feet every 10 feet). The machine
could overturn and cause serious injury.
1. Always drive across slopes, never up and
down.
2. Avoid turning downhill if possible. Start at
the bottom of a slope and work upward.
Always slow down before turning.
3. Use extra care and go slowly when turning
downhill.
Operating The PTO knob
Operate the PTO knob as follows:
1. Move the throttle control lever (if equipped)
to approximately the mid throttle position.
2. Pull the PTO knob switch upward to the
"ENGAGED" position.
3. Advance the throttle lever to the operating
speed (full engine speed).
4. The operator must remain in the tractor seat
at all times. If the operator should leave the
seat without turning off the power take-off
switch, the tractor's engine will shut off.
Using the Mower Deck
WARNING
Make certain the area to be mowed is free of debris, sticks,
stones, wire or other objects that can be thrown by the
rotating blades.
Note: Do not engage the mower deck when
lowered in grass. Premature wear and possible
failure of the "V" belt and PTO clutch will result.
Fully raise the deck or move to a non grassy area
before engaging the mower deck.